Scan & Save Template Scan & Save Template

When you've drawn all characters you want to include in your font, it's time to scan the completed template. Scan the completed template with the software that came with the scanner, or use any other application that does recognize the scanner. The following recommendations ensure your template will be correctly recognized:

  • Always write inside the cells, don't go out there (not even with your signature!)
  • Verify that the scanner bed is clean
  • Put the first page of the template as straight as possible on the scanner bed
  • Make sure the page is in the proper orientation
  • Scan in color (24-bit) or grayscale (8-bit)
  • Scan at a reasonable resolution, 150 dpi is acceptable, but we suggest 300 dpi for a higher quality font
  • Make sure the scanned image is not clipped, all grid lines must be included
  • The width of the image has to be between 1000 and 4000 pixels, the height must be more than 1000 pixels, but should not exceed 5000 pixels
  • Save the scanned template to your hard disk either as .gif, .jpg or .png file

Optionally scan the second page of the template.


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